John Adams to Abigail Smith, 1762 – 1763

[ Braintree? 1762–€“1763 ] 1

Dr. Miss Jemima

I have taken the best Advice, on the subject of your Billet, and I find you cannot compell me to pay unless I refuse Marriage; which I never did, and never will, but on the Contrary am ready to have you at any Time.

Yours,

Jonathan

I hope Jemima–€™s Conscience has as good a Memory as mine.